HCPCS Code G0438

Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
Code effective Jan 01, 2026

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0438 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit or (Ppps, initial visit) for short. HCPCS G0438 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G0438

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0438
Description

Long description:
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit

Short description:
Ppps, initial visit

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code M5D - Specialist - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2026
Date added Added Jan 01, 2011

See also

  • HCPCS G0437 · Smoking and tobacco cessation counseling visit for the asymptomatic patient; intensive, greater than 10 minutes

  • HCPCS G0439 · Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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